Introduction to Marbled Fabric
Acrylic Preparation
A course by Carla Qua , Textile Designer
About the video: Acrylic Preparation
Overview
“I will explain how to dilute and mix each of the two brands of acrylics proposed. These two brands are those that have developed acrylics with the correct dispersion to work on water and provide concentrated colors. ”
In this video lesson Carla Qua addresses the topic: Acrylic Preparation, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Marbled Fabric. Learn artisanal dyeing techniques and draw on water to create unique patterns.
Partial transcription of the video
“Finally. in this lesson we'll prepare the acrylics. As you'll recall. this was the chromatic harmony I chose. The greens will be dominant colors. purple will be subordinate. and orange will be an accent. This will be the usage ratio we'll use in the patterns. In this situation. i still need to mix the purple. Remember. we're using this brand due to its fluid consistency. so just a bit of water is needed. Actually. for one part paint. use two parts water. Mix one part paint with two parts water for consistency. This is the purple mix. still dry. Now. i'll add two parts water to one part pain...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Marbled Fabric
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DIY, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Textile Design, Textile Dyeing
Carla Qua
A course by Carla Qua
Multidisciplinary and experimental textile designer who lives and works in Mexico City. She studied design at art school and specialized in textile, graphic, and industrial design through various workshops.
From her textile laboratory, she collaborates on different design projects in various fields, such as furniture, fashion, art direction, accessories, textile packaging, and interior design. Working with Rococó, Sandra Weil, Avocet Jewelry, Claudia Pepper, Flaminguettes, Paraiba Beachwear, Amandina, Ayres, Allegra, among others, has greatly enriched her work.
She teaches workshops and courses on experimental textiles, using natural dyes and marbling. She is the creative director and artisan at Agnes Tintorería, a sustainable brand that creates simple garments made from organic fibers and natural dyes using ancient techniques such as dipping and marbling.
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